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The State of The Universe#86 - Dr. Dan Hooper - New Physics or Faulty Calculations? All About the Muon g-2 ExperimentRate the show 5 stars on Apple Pods! Seriously, do it now. Episode 86 features particle physicist and cosmologist Dr. Dan Hooper. We discuss the recent Muon g-2 experiment results and what they tell us about the potential for new physics! Get 20% off all CBD products from Premium Jane by going to https://premiumjane.com/universe or by using code name Universe at checkout. Thank you to Premium Jane for sponsoring the show! Dan is a Senior Scientist and the Head of the Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. He is also an As...2021-05-241h 04
The State of The Universe#85 - Dr. Stephon Alexander - Black Holes, Supersymmetry, and all that JazzEpisode 85 features theoretical physicist Dr. Stephon Alexander. Stephon specializes in cosmology, particle physics and quantum gravity (String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity). We begin our conversation with an exploration of black holes, quantum mechanics, and string theory. After that, we discuss how physics suffers from a monoculture problem, how Stephon overcomes that by incorporating Jazz in his exploration of physics, and how others can overcome it too. We end the episode by discussing current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and whether they suffer from being too performative. Get 20% off all CBD products from Premium Jane by g...2021-03-281h 29
The State of The Universe#84 - Nate Stewart - America's Back (in Space), Baby!Episode 84 features Nate Stewart. Nate is an Operations Planning Flight Controller at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The content of the episode does not represent the opinions of NASA or the United States government. It is solely the beliefs and opinions of Nate Stewart. We discuss how America got back in the spaceflight game, the future of commercial spaceflight, how astronauts deal with COVID-19, and much more! Get 20% off all CBD products from Premium Jane by going to https://premiumjane.com/universe or by using code name Universe at checkout. Thank you to Premium Jane for...2021-03-171h 14
The State of The Universe#83 - Dr. Ethan Siegel - ʻOumuamua, Aliens, and The Scientific CommandmentsEpisode 83 features astrophysicist Dr. Ethan Siegel. We discuss the interstellar interloper ʻOumuamua, why Ethan pushes back on the ʻOumuamua-Alien hypothesis, the scientific commandments to abide by, and much more! Use codename "Universe" to get 20% of all products at PremiumJane.com. Check out the "Starts With a Bang" Universe at https://www.startswithabang.com/. Subscribe to the show on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/TheStateoftheuniverse?sub_confirmation=1 Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.p...2021-03-021h 29
The State of The Universe#82 - Dr. Brian Keating - The Everlasting Lessons of GalileoEpisode 82 features astrophysicist Dr. Brian Keating. We discuss the mistakes that we are all susceptible to making when conducting science, how Galileo taught us of our own imperfections, whether there is a "scientific method," and much more! Subscribe to Brian's podcast Into the Impossible on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-impossible-with-brian-keating/id1169885840?mt=2 and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 Join his mailing list at https://briankeating.com/mailing_list.php Subscribe to the show on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/TheStateoftheuniverse?sub_confirmation=1 ...2021-02-031h 17
Why This Universe?The State of The Universe #81 - Dr. Daniel Whiteson - The Standard Model and Its Many Quirks!Today our feed is getting taken over by Brendan Drachler to bring you an episode of his show, The State of the Universe!Science moves at an impossibly fast pace. It will leave you wondering, what is the state of the universe? Wonder no more! Learn from researchers working at the cutting edge of scientific advancement about everything from the robot takeover to the big bang only on The State of The Universe podcast.Listen to the State of the Universe everywhere where podcasts are available. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-the-universe/id1429808898...2020-11-231h 42
The State of The Universe#81 - Dr. Daniel Whiteson - The Standard Model and Its Many Quirks!Rate the show five stars wherever you are listening or dark matter will forever remain elusive! Episode 81 features physicist Dr. Daniel Whiteson. We discuss the Standard Model of particle physics and all of the things it cannot explain. We also discuss the many things it does account for, like the Higgs Boson! Dr. Daniel Whiteson is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine. He is also co-author of the book We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe which can purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/We-Have-No-Idea-Universe/dp/0735211515/. He...2020-11-131h 41
The State of The UniverseWhy This Universe? - Please Stop Emailing Dan About MOND!This episode is part of the science podcast takeover extravaganza! Today only, The State of The Universe feed will be taken over by Dan Hooper and Shalma Wegsman, the hosts of Why This Universe? The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and soon-to-be physicist Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Dan is a physicist at Fermilab and the University of Chicago, and Shalma is a PhD student at New York University. Go check out their show on Apple Podcasts or w...2020-11-1133 min
The State of The Universe#80 - Dr. Jeyhan Kartaltepe - Galaxies, Galaxies, and More Galaxies!Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen to end the pandy! (that means pandemic... for the people who don't understand hip-lingo) Episode 80 features astrophysicist Dr. Jeyhan Kartaltepe. We discuss how galaxies have evolved from the soup at the very beginning of the Universe to the massive objects we observe (and live in) today. We also discuss how galaxy surveys observe millions of galaxies and what they all can teach us about the Universe! Dr. Kartaltepe is an astrophysicist in the School of Physics and Astronomy and the Director for the Laboratory for Multiwavelength Astrophysics at...2020-10-161h 08
The State of The Universe#79 - Dr. Dan Hooper - Did NASA Really Detect a Parallel Universe!?!?Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen in order to solve world hunger... don't be selfish. Episode 79 features particle physicist and cosmologist Dr. Dan Hooper. We discuss that time "NASA Detected a Parallel Universe" and whether that story is fact or fiction. We also discuss the biggest problems in astrophysics - from dark matter to dark energy to the beginning of time, how can we solve these? Dan is a Senior Scientist and the Head of the Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of...2020-08-271h 28
The State of The Universe#78 - Brian McNoldy - Hurricanes and Climate Change, What's the Connection?Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen or corona season will never end... your choice. Episode 78 features hurricane expert Brian McNoldy. We discuss how climate change could impact hurricane development and formation in the future. Also, will a warming climate be a catalyst for stronger hurricanes? Furthermore, can we stop a hurricane? It turns out the last question has been explored a lot and some wacky solutions have been proposed... Brian is a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Atmospheric Science - Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Brian has also been the t...2020-06-171h 20
The State of The Universe#77 - Dr. Maura McLaughlin - Detecting the Ripples from Merging Supermassive Black HolesRate the show 5 stars wherever you listen or throw your phone into the interstate. Your choice... Episode 77 features Dr. Maura McLaughlin - an expert on pulsars and gravitational wave astronomy. We discuss gravitational waves, how we have detected them in the past, how we are trying to use pulsars to detect them within NANOGrav, the intricacies of neutron stars, supermassive black holes and much more! Maura is an Eberly Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy and West Virginia University (WVU) spending much of her time studying pulsars and the, as yet unachieved, direct detection of...2020-05-071h 24
The State of The Universe#76 - Peter Haas - Artificial Intelligence Should Scare You!Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen or you will be the first victim of the robot takeover... Your choice. Episode 76 features an expert in Artificial Intelligence, Peter Haas. Artificial intelligence and machine learning impact everyone's life in some way. In some cases, the negatives can outweigh the positives. How can we change the way AI is implemented to work for us, not against us? Furthermore, AI is ruthlessly efficient and will continue replacing jobs in nearly every sector. How can we adapt to this coming change? Frankly, the next decade may prove AI to be a v...2020-04-161h 31
The State of The Universe#75 - Dr. Kevin Peter Hand - Exploring Alien OceansRate the show 5 stars wherever you listen! Or we'll never get to Europa... Your choice. Episode 75 features Dr. Kevin Peter Hand. Kevin Peter Hand is a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he has served as deputy chief scientist for solar system exploration and is leading an effort to land a spacecraft on the surface of Europa. How do we know Europa has a subsurface ocean? Could there be life there? What would that life be like? All those questions are answered and much more! Purchase Alien Oceans: The Search for Life in the D...2020-04-091h 43
The State of The Universe#74 - Bernie Taylor - Finding the Origin of DogsRate the show 5 stars wherever you listen! Or you hate dogs... Your choice. Episode 74 feature Bernie Taylor. Bernie Taylor is an author focused on topics at the intersection of archaeology, anthropology, and astronomy. In this episode we discuss the origin of dogs. When did our partnership with dogs begin? The answer to that question could have implications on the disappearance of neanderthals and the emergence of humans as we know them. More information about Bernie Taylor can be found at https://beforeorion.com/. Support the show by leaving a rating or a review an...2020-04-081h 30
The State of The Universe#73 - Nate Stewart - The Difficulties of Getting to Mars!Episode 73 features Nate Stewart. Nate is an Operations Planning Flight Controller at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The content of the episode does not represent the opinions of NASA or the United States government. It is solely the beliefs and opinions of Nate Stewart. For decades, it has been a goal of the US government to put American astronauts on Martian soil. Why have we been unable to reach any of our predicted timelines? What technology do we lack? Where have we failed? Before a successful mission to Mars is executed, we must understand what technological innovations are...2020-03-291h 21
The State of The Universe#71 - Dr. Joel Kastner - Watching Planets Form!Episode 71 features Dr. Joel Kastner. We discuss how we search for young stars, what they can teach us about our own Sun and Solar System, how we observe planets forming, and much more! Joel Kastner is a Professor in the Center for Imaging Science and School of Physics & Astronomy at the Rochester (NY) Institute of Technology. He was formerly the Director of the Laboratory for Multiwavelength Astrophysics at the Rochester Institute of Technology and currently serves as the Chair of the Committee on Employment for the American Astronomical Society. Support the show by leaving a...2020-03-071h 19
The State of The Universe#70 - Dr. Mike Poland - Yellowstone: The Gravity of the SituationEpisode 70 features Dr. Mike Poland. We discuss whether Yellowstone is at risk of another super eruption, how it is monitored, what precursors will indicate an oncoming eruption, probing volcanic activity with measurements of surface gravity, and much more! Mike is a research geophysicist with the Cascades Volcano Observatory and the current Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. His area of specialization is volcano geodesy, which emphasizes the surface deformation and gravity fields associated wth volcanic activity. This work involves the use of space-based tecnologies, like Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR), as well as ground-based techniques, like microgravity su...2020-02-191h 35
The State of The Universe#69 - Dr. David Warmflash - Let's Rover the Moon!Episode 69 features Dr. David Warmflash. We discuss what will be achieved in spaceflight in the next decade, how commercial spaceflight will develop, the Columbia disaster, and how we can prevent people from getting duped by pseudoscience. Dr. David Warmflash is an astrobiologist, space medicine researcher, author, and science advisor to the new startup "Let's Rover the Moon." He was in the first cohort of NASA astrobiology postdoctoral trainees and has collaborated with The Planetary Society on three experiments that have flown a variety of small organisms in space. Check out his new book, Moon: An Illustrated History; F...2020-02-051h 50
The State of The Universe#68 - Nate Stewart - The Rituals of Spaceflight!Episode 68 features Nate Stewart. Nate is an Operations Planning Flight Controller at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The content of the episode does not represent the opinions of NASA. It is solely the beliefs and opinions of Nate Stewart. We discuss the spaceflight rituals that every astronaut and cosmonaut takes part in before launch. We also discuss the symbolism and history behind each. Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one tim...2020-01-291h 24
The State of The Universe#67 - Dr. David Fisher - How Human Spaceflight is Returning to the United States in 2020Episode 67 features Spaceflight Historian and Physicist Dr. David Fisher. We discuss what was achieved in spaceflight in 2019, what we expect to achieve in 2020, how we will launch astronauts from American soil in 2020, how commercial spaceflight is emerging, and much more! Dr. David Fisher is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and a spaceflight historian. He has authored over 75 articles that have appeared in peer-reviewed research articles, technical journals, popular media, reference works; and has even published a few poems. He also owns one of the largest private collections of spaceflight memorabilia and documentation. Throughout th...2020-01-091h 55
The State of The Universe#66 - Dr. Dan Hooper - Can We Answer the Biggest Questions in Astrophysics?Episode 66 features astrophysicist Dr. Dan Hooper. Dan is a Senior Scientist and the Head of the Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago. We discuss the biggest open questions in astrophysics today and how they might be solved. Dark energy, dark matter, the beginning of our Universe, the Higgs Boson, and so much more are covered in this episode! Dan's newest book At the Edge of Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Our Universe’s First Seconds i...2019-11-051h 55
The State of The Universe#65 - Dr. Josh Willis - OMG: The Oceans are Melting Greenland!Episode 65 features Dr. Josh Willis. Josh Willis is an oceanographer and climate scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the lead scientist for the NASA mission Oceans Melting Greenland (or OMG, for short), and the lead NASA scientist for the Jason missions, which measure sea level rise from space. More information about the OMG project can be found at https://omg.jpl.nasa.gov/portal/ and Josh can be found in various places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClimateElvis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/omgnasa Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/joshkwillis Liste...2019-10-161h 20
The State of The Universe#64 - Bernie Taylor - Building the Thirty Meter Telescope: Unifying Science and SpiritualityEpisode 64 of The State of The Universe features Bernie Taylor. Bernie Taylor is the author of Before Orion and an expert in prehistoric, indigenous and ancient peoples and cultures. Before Orion can be found at https://www.amazon.com/BEFORE-ORION-Finding-Face-Hero-ebook/dp/B075MQG794/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=before+orion&qid=1570592626&sr=8-1. The giveaway of Losing The Nobel Prize can be found at https://www.thestateoftheuniverse.com/losing-the-nobel-prize Join our mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com to be eligible for giveaways and show updates! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review...2019-10-091h 08
The State of The Universe#63 - Dr. Brian Keating - What Existed Before the Big Bang?Episode 63 of The State of The Universe features Dr. Brian Keating. Brian Keating is a professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego and the Director of the Simons Observatory. He is also the author of an amazing book, Losing the Nobel Prize which is now available in paperback everywhere books are sold. More information about Brian can be found at https://briankeating.com. Information about the Simons Observatory can be found at https://simonsobservatory.org/. Losing the Nobel Prize can be fou...2019-09-251h 11
The State of The Universe#62 - There May Not be a Clear Solution to Climate Change!In this episode Brendan discusses the dueling ideologies regarding a solution for climate change, why neither side seems to be working, the problems with building larger solar and wind farms, how other countries are failing to "go green", and how political division will help us (not hurt us) when solving this problem. Join our mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com to be eligible for giveaways and show updates! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whichever platform you listen on. Consider becoming a Patron by dona...2019-09-1741 min
The State of The Universe#61 -Dr. Sara Mazrouei - How The Moon Teaches us About Our Past!In this week's episode, Brendan is joined by astronomer Dr. Sara Mazrouei. Sara is a planetary scientist with a focus on The Moon and how we can use it to learn about the history of the Solar System. She is also a science communicator and the Space Matters Lead at the Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration at Western University. In this episode Sara and Brendan discuss how we study the history of the Moon and the Earth, what it teaches us, why public perception about science is important, why SPACE MATTERS!, and potential reasons why we observe a...2019-09-031h 26
The State of The Universe#60 - Artificial Intelligence is Biased Because We Are! | Featuring Dr. Chris KulpIn this episode, Brendan and Dr. Chris Kulp discuss the tendency for machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to be biased. How does this bias lead to a plethora of unintended and dangerous consequences? Dr. Chris Kulp is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and an expert in Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos. He also specializes in machine learning. Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on. Consider becoming a...2019-08-2318 min
The State of The Universe#59 - July 2019 was the Hottest Month on Record, How do we Know That?In this episode, Brendan discusses the recent news that July 2019 was the warmest month on record. He answers a common misconception, how do even know the temperature of the Earth? Also, what can be done about the climate change problem? Furthermore, why are Andromeda and the Milky Way Galaxy on a collision course? Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a r...2019-08-211h 01
The State of The Universe#58 - Dr. John Hoopes - Pseudo-archeology Tries to Rewrite History; From Mayan 2012 "Prophecies" to Ancient Aliens.In this week's episode, Brendan is joined by archeologist and anthropologist Dr. John Hoopes. Dr. John Hoopes is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas and a Visiting Professor and Greenleaf Distinguished Chair of Latin American Studies at Tulane University. We discuss the prevalence of pseudoscience in archeology in such things as The Bible, hit shows like Ancient Aliens, and "doomsday" prophecies. We also discuss how these ideologies tend to rewrite and often times whitewash history. Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating a...2019-08-131h 43
The State of The Universe#57 - What Will Happen if The James Webb Space Telescope Fails? | Featuring Dr. Nathalie OuelletteIn this week's episode, Brendan and Astrophysicist Dr. Nathalie Ouellette answer the very important question - what do we do if the James Webb Space Telescope fails? Nathalie is the Coordinator for the Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the Université de Montréal and the Canadian Outreach Scientist for the JWST working with the Canadian Space Agency! Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on. Consider supporting the show by leaving a r...2019-08-0622 min
The State of The Universe#56 - Dr. Chris Kulp - Machine Learning and the Big Data Revolution!Episode 56 of The State of The Universe features Dr. Chris Kulp. Dr. Chris Kulp is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and an expert in Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos. He also specializes in machine learning. In this episode, Brendan and Dr. Kulp discuss machine learning, how we can teach computers to think on their own, artificial intelligence, how your data is being used, how big data enables the future of machine learning, and a bunch more! Figure out how much your data is worth at https://ig.ft.com/how-much-is-your-personal-data-worth/. Ask us que...2019-07-301h 43
The State of The Universe#55 - Is 5G Safe? | The Hottest June on Record has Passed!In this episode Brendan discusses the next generation of cellular networks - 5G! Are they safe? What is so good about them? When will they be available? Brendan also discusses recent news that June 2019 was the hottest June ever recorded! Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at http...2019-07-2455 min
The State of The Universe#54 - We Chose to go to The Moon 50 Years Ago! IT'S TIME WE GO AGAIN!In this episode Brendan discusses his hatred for Apple, the Area 51 Raid, the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the newest accomplishment of artificial intelligence, and more news of Fast Radio Bursts! Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information abou...2019-07-191h 01
The State of The Universe#53 - Dr. Nathalie Ouellette - Exoplanets and the James Webb Space TelescopeThis week's episode features Astrophysicist Dr. Nathalie Ouellette. Nathalie is the Coordinator for the Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the Université de Montréal and the Canadian Outreach Scientist for the JWST working with the Canadian Space Agency! Throughout this episode, Nathalie and Brendan discuss exoplanets, how we detect them, how many there are, the James Webb Space Telescope, when it will launch, what it will look for, why it's so special (and risky), galaxy clusters, and much more! Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Co...2019-07-091h 35
The State of The Universe#52 - Could Fast Radio Bursts be Aliens?, Helicopters on Mars, Quadcopters on Titan, and Buying Tickets to the ISS!I do many interviews but I only upload a few to my own channel. I thought this appearance of mine on the Kev Baker Show was particularly informational. Kev asks me questions from every corner of the astrophysics gamut! We discuss fast radio bursts (FRBs), aliens, going back to Mars, why we are developing a helicopter for Mars, sending a quadcopter to Titan, and NASA's new business; tickets to the ISS! The Kev Baker Show is a very popular radio show/podcast. Kev has nearly 100,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel found at https://www.youtube.com/user/Tr...2019-07-051h 43
The State of The Universe#50 - Why did we Stop Going to the Moon? | Featuring Dr. David FisherIn this episode, Brendan and Dr. David Fisher detail why we haven't been backed to the Moon in 47 years! Dr. David Fisher is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and a spaceflight historian. He has authored over 75 articles that have appeared in peer-reviewed research articles, technical journals, popular media, reference works; and has even published a few poems. He also owns one of the largest private collections of spaceflight memorabilia and documentation. Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at...2019-06-1919 min
The State of The Universe#49 - Dr. Duncan Lorimer - What are Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs)?Duncan Lorimer is a Professor of Physics and serves as Associate Dean for External Research Development in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University (WVU) In 2007, his research group discovered a new type of object that had never been observed before - fast radio bursts (FRBs). These objects are still a mystery. Lorimer has been a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society since 1994 and in 2018 was named a Fellow of the American Physical Society in recognition of his contributions to our understanding of pulsars, and for the discovery of Fast Radio Bursts. Duncan is als...2019-06-131h 33
The State of The Universe#48 - Dr. David Fisher - We Must Return to The Moon!In this episode, Brendan and Dr. David Fisher discuss cancel culture, how it impacts science outreach, why we stopped going to the Moon, the space race, how we are going to get back by 2024, commercial space travel, and so much more! Dr. David Fisher is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and a spaceflight historian. He has authored over 75 articles that have appeared in peer-reviewed research articles, technical journals, popular media, reference works; and has even published a few poems. He also owns one of the largest private collections of spaceflight memorabilia and documentation. Su...2019-06-042h 03
The State of The Universe#47 - The Pull Out Method... Works?In this week's episode, Brendan discusses life expectancies across the world, depression, Blue Origin's new moon lander, Project Artemis, and the science behind the pull out method, yes, the pull out method! Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or i...2019-05-3152 min
The State of The Universe#46 - Getting LIGO Funded | Featuring Dr. Rai Weiss | TSOTU ShortIn this short episode, Brendan sits down with Dr. Rai Weiss to discuss the process that led to one of the most highly funded projects in the history of science, LIGO. To learn more about LIGO, visit: https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about "The State of Th...2019-05-1716 min
The State of The Universe#45 - Dr. David Warmflash - The History and Future of our Relationship with the Moon!I will be giving away several copies of David's new book, titled Moon: An Illustrated History. To see how you can be eligible for a copy, go to: https://www.thestateoftheuniverse.com/recent-episodes/2019/5/13/45-dr-david-warmflash-the-history-and-future-of-our-relationship-with-the-moon This week Brendan sits down with Dr. David Warmflash to discuss the way the Moon has influenced life on Earth. They cover the formation of the Moon, how it stabilizes the Earth's wobble, how the Ancient Greek's studied the Moon and performed incredibly precise measurements given the tools they had, the space race, and the future colonization and exploration of the lunar surface. 2019-05-141h 41
The State of The Universe#44 - Nate Stewart - We're Returning to the Moon!This week Brendan sits down with Nate Stewart to discuss the famous 'black hole' image of M87, and the widespread efforts to get humans back on the Lunar surface in the next decade! Nate Stewart is a physicist and an ISS Operations Planning Flight Controller. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of...2019-05-091h 31
The State of The Universe#43 - Exploring the Pseudoscience Spectrum!In this episode, Brendan is interviewed on the Kev Baker Show. He discusses Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Anti-vaxxing, Flat Earth, and a bunch more! The Kev Baker Show is a very popular radio show/podcast. Kev has nearly 100,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel found at https://www.youtube.com/user/TruthTube451. His show is listened to by thousands of people all across the world on iHeartRadio and other platforms. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show o...2019-05-071h 52
The State of The Universe#42 - Dr. Rai Weiss - Detecting Gravitational Waves and Winning a Nobel Prize in the ProcessThis week Brendan sits down with Dr. Rai Weiss to discuss gravitational waves, developing LIGO, getting a billion dollars in science funding, dropping out of college, winning the Nobel Prize and much more! Rai is an American physicist, known for his contributions in gravitational physics and astrophysics. He was instrumental in the development of today's gravitational wave detectors and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for his contributions. He has also won many other accolades such as the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics and the Kavli Prize in Astrophysics. He is widely considered one of the great...2019-04-241h 08
The State of The Universe#41 - Can We Remove Carbon from the Atmosphere? | Featuring Dr. Stephen Pacala | TSOTU ShortThis week Brendan discusses carbon capture technologies with Dr. Stephen Pacala. Dr. Pacala is Frederick D. Petrie Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University and Director of the Princeton Environmental Institute. He also co-directs the Carbon Mitigation Initiative, a collaboration between Princeton University, British Petroleum and the Ford Motor Company to find solutions to the problem of global warming. His research covers a wide variety of ecological and mathematical topics with an emphasis on interactions between greenhouse gases, climate and the biosphere. More about Dr. Pacala and his efforts can be found https://environment.princeton.ed...2019-04-1611 min
The State of The Universe#40 - Climate Change is Happening! Why Deny it? | Featuring Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick | TSOTU ShortIn this TSOTU Short, Brendan and Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick discuss climate change denial. Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick is an Associate Professor and Ecologist at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science working in the Appalachian Laboratory. If you want to learn more about him and his work go to http://mfitzpatrick.al.umces.edu/ or follow him on Twitter @MCFitzpatrick. To see how your city will feel in 60 years, check out https://fitzlab.shinyapps.io/cityapp/. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patr...2019-04-1210 min
The State of The Universe#39 - Searching for Life on Europa | TSOTU ShortIn this episode, Brendan is interviewed on the Kev Baker Show. He discussed where and how we should look for life and why the search will require creativity! The Kev Baker Show is a very popular radio show/podcast. Kev has nearly 100,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel found at https://www.youtube.com/user/TruthTube451. His show can also be found on most podcasting platforms. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://ww...2019-04-0614 min
The State of The Universe#38 - Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick - The Climate will feel very Different in 60 Years!This week Brendan sits down with Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick to discuss climate change, mapping climate analogs, communicating climate science, feeling discouraged due to climate change denialism, and more! Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick is an Associate Professor and Ecologist at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science working in the Appalachian Laboratory. If you want to learn more about him and his work go to http://mfitzpatrick.al.umces.edu/ or follow him on Twitter @MCFitzpatrick. To see how your city will feel in 60 years, check out https://fitzlab.shinyapps.io/cityapp/. Consider supporting the show by lea...2019-04-021h 17
The State of The Universe#37 - How the Seasonal Flu Vaccine is Made featuring Dr. Peter Barlow | TSOTU ClipBrendan sits down with Dr. Peter Barlow to discuss how the seasonal flu vaccine is made. Dr. Peter Barlow is an Associate Professor of Immunology and Infection, and Director of Research of the School of Applied Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, UK. Peter previously worked within the Influenza Division of the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Peter has been seen on ABC News, NBC News, Fox News, and many other media outlets. Peter's website can be found at http://www.barlowlab.com/. He can be found on social media @drpeterbarlow. Consider supporting the show by...2019-03-2808 min
The State of The Universe#36 - Where could we find Life Beyond Earth?In this episode, Brendan is interviewed on the Kev Baker Show. He discusses Mars, Europa, finding life inside our solar system, SETI, and the possibility of traveling to exoplanets. The Kev Baker Show is a very popular radio show/podcast. Kev has nearly 100,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel found at https://www.youtube.com/user/TruthTube451. His show can also be found on most podcasting platforms. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at ht...2019-03-261h 47
The State of The Universe#35 - Is the Yellowstone Supervolcano due for an Eruption? featuring Dr. Michael Poland - TSOTU ClipIn this week's episode Brendan sits down with volcano expert Dr. Michael Poland to discuss a simple question - is Yellowstone due for an eruption? Mike is a research geophysicist with the Cascades Volcano Observatory and the current Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. Mike has taken part in studies on a variety of volcanic systems in the United states, including Mount St. Helens and other volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest, Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes in Hawaii, and the Yellowstone caldera. Learn more by visiting the Caldera Chronicles here. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rati...2019-03-2208 min
The State of The Universe#34 - Bernie Taylor - The Influence of Biological Time on Intelligent Life and how it could Change our View of Potentially Habitable ExoplanetsThis week, Brendan sits down with Bernie Taylor. They discuss biological time, how the moon could play a crucial role in developing intelligent life, and what implications this could have on our ideas of potentially habitable exoplanets. Bernie Taylor is an independent naturalist, thought leader and author whose research explores the mythological connections and biological knowledge among prehistoric, indigenous and ancient peoples. His works in these areas include Biological Time (2004) and Before Orion: Finding the Face of the Hero (2017). More about Bernie Taylor and his work can be found at BeforeOrion.com. Bernie can also be found on T...2019-03-181h 42
The State of The Universe#33 - Discovering the First Fast Radio Burst featuring Dr. Duncan Lorimer - TSOTU ClipsIn this clip Brendan is joined by Dr. Duncan Lorimer. They discuss how Duncan discovered the first fast radio burst (FRB) and what could be causing them. Duncan Lorimer is a Professor of Physics at West Virginia University and is interested in compact objects (black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs) which he studies using radio pulsars. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. The State of the Universe is an accessible science and social pod...2019-03-1514 min
The State of The Universe#32 - Nate Stewart - How America is Returning to Human Spaceflight and The Purpose of the Lunar GatewayThis week Brendan sits down with Nate Stewart to discuss America's return to human spaceflight, the pros and cons of establishing a lunar gateway, getting to Mars, the death of the Opportunity rover, and much more! Be sure to support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. 2019-03-121h 05
The State of The Universe#31 - The Importance of Radical Ideas in Science featuring Dr. Priya Natarajan - TSOTU ClipThis is a clip from episode 29 of The State of The Universe. Dr. Priya Natarajan and Brendan discuss the role that radical ideas play in the evolution of scientific ideas and how we can explain the nature of scientific discovery to the public. Dr. Natarajan is a theoretical astrophysicist interested in cosmology, gravitational lensing and black hole physics. In particular, she has focused on making dark matter maps of clusters of galaxies, the largest known repositories of dark matter. Priya recently authored the book Mapping the Heavens: The Radical Scientific Ideas That Reveal the Cosmos. She is al...2019-03-0910 min
The State of The Universe#30 - How to Conceptualize a Black Hole with Dr. Priya Natarajan - TSOTU ClipThis is a clip from episode 29 of The State of The Universe. Dr. Priya Natarajan and Brendan discuss how black holes can be conceptualized. Dr. Natarajan is a theoretical astrophysicist interested in cosmology, gravitational lensing and black hole physics. In particular, she has focused on making dark matter maps of clusters of galaxies, the largest known repositories of dark matter. Priya recently authored the book Mapping the Heavens: The Radical Scientific Ideas That Reveal the Cosmos. She is also on the scientific advisory board of Nova ScienceNow. Her book can be found on Amazon and her pr...2019-03-0607 min
The State of The Universe#29 - Dr. Priya Natarajan - Dark Energy, Dark Matter, Black Holes, and Recognition in ScienceBrendan sits down with Dr. Priya Natarajan. Dr. Natarajan is a theoretical astrophysicist interested in cosmology, gravitational lensing and black hole physics. In particular, she has focused on making dark matter maps of clusters of galaxies, the largest known repositories of dark matter. Priya recently authored the book Mapping the Heavens: The Radical Scientific Ideas That Reveal the Cosmos. She is also on the scientific advisory board of Nova ScienceNow. Her book can be found on Amazon and her profile can be found at http://www.astro.yale.edu/priya/. Follow her on social media @SheerPriya. Than...2019-02-281h 24
The State of The Universe#28 - Dr. Peter Barlow - Curing the Common Cold, Flu Vaccines, and PandemicsBrendan sits down with Dr. Peter Barlow. Dr. Peter Barlow is an Associate Professor of Immunology and Infection, and Director of Research of the School of Applied Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, UK. Peter previously worked within the Influenza Division of the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Peter has been seen on ABC News, NBC News, Fox News, and many other media outlets. Peter's website can be found at http://www.barlowlab.com/. He can be found on social media @drpeterbarlow. Thanks to Patrons: Rich, Brenda, Rachel for contributing to this episode. Cons...2019-02-191h 01
The State of The Universe#27 - Dr. Julia Young - How History Can Help Us Understand Modern Immigration to the U.S.This week on TSOTU Brendan is joined by Dr. Julia Young. Dr. Young is a historian of migration. Her prize-winning book, Mexican Exodus: Emigrants, Exiles, and Refugees of the Cristero War (Oxford University Press, 2015), examines Mexican religious exiles, political refugees, and labor emigrants in the United States during Mexico’s Cristero war. She has published scholarly articles in The Americas, The Catholic Historical Review, Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos, and the Journal on Migration and Human Security. Dr. Young has been a fellow at the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress, as well as the Institute for Policy Research at Catholic Un...2019-02-041h 32
The State of The Universe#26 - Brendan Gets Interviewed - Black Holes, Aliens, Fast Radio Bursts, and Flat EarthersIn this episode, Brendan is interviewed on the Kev Baker Show. He discusses Black Holes, Aliens, Fast Radio Bursts, and Flat Earthers. The Kev Baker Show is a very popular radio show/podcast. Kev has nearly 100,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel found at https://www.youtube.com/user/TruthTube451. His show can also be found on most podcasting platforms. Be sure to support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For...2019-01-311h 49
The State of The Universe#25 - Understanding Black Holes: What We Know and What We May Never KnowIn this episode, Brendan talks about wrecking his car in a blizzard, supermassive black holes, neutron stars, quasars, and how our understanding of black holes has changed over decades. Be sure to support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. The State of the Universe is...2019-01-2355 min
The State of The Universe#24 - Climate Change 2018 Recap, Fast Radio Bursts, and Putting Solar Panels on The WallThis week Brendan and Nate sit down to discuss climate change data for all of 2018, the temporarily shutdown Hubble Space Telescope camera, fast radio bursts, and utilizing Donald Trump's wall for energy generation. Be sure to support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. The Stat...2019-01-141h 43
The State of The Universe#23 - China on the Moon, Government Shutdown, and The ISS HoleThis week Brendan and Nate sit down to discuss the recent Chinese moon mission Chang'e 4, the impact of government shutdowns on science, the ISS hole, New Horizons, and a bunch of other stuff. Be sure to support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. The Sta...2019-01-071h 20
The State of The Universe#22 - Dr. Aysha Akhtar - The Impact of Factory Farming and Animal Testing on Human HealthThis week's episode features Dr. Aysha Akhtar. Aysha Akhtar, M.D., M.P.H., is a double Board-certified neurologist and preventive medicine/public health specialist and she is demonstrating how there is a mutual benefit to both humans and animals when animals are cared for. She is the author of the upcoming book, Our Symphony With Animals. On Health, Empathy, and Our Shared Destinies. The book can be purchased here. Dr. Akhtar's website can be found here. Sorry for the poor audio at some portions! I explain why it happened in the intro... 2019-01-011h 38
The State of The Universe#21 - Nate Stewart - How Commercialization of Space Travel Can Lead Us To The New Space AgeIn this episode, Brendan sits down with spaceflight expert Nate Stewart. They explore how commercialization of spaceflight will lead to advancements in space exploration during our lifetime. The Falcon 9 water landing video referenced in the conversation can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFdep0qCmYA. Be sure to support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe wit...2018-12-181h 45
The State of The Universe#20 - Dr. Stephen Pacala - Understanding Our Changing Climate and Carbon MitigationThis week Brendan sits down with Dr. Stephen Pacala. Dr. Pacala is Frederick D. Petrie Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University and Director of the Princeton Environmental Institute. He also co-directs the Carbon Mitigation Initiative, a collaboration between Princeton University, British Petroleum and the Ford Motor Company to find solutions to the problem of global warming. His research covers a wide variety of ecological and mathematical topics with an emphasis on interactions between greenhouse gases, climate and the biosphere. More about Dr. Pacala and his efforts can be found https://environment.princeton.edu/directory/s...2018-12-111h 28
The State of The Universe#19 - Nate Stewart - Climate Change and Revitalizing Space ExplorationThis week Brendan sits down with Nate Stewart. They discuss climate change, North Sentinel Island, revitalizing space exploration efforts, the InSight Probe, and the future of industry in space. Be sure to support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. The State of the Universe i...2018-12-041h 18
The State of The Universe#18 - Dr. Ken Miller - Science Denial, Free Will, and Finding Common Ground Between God and EvolutionThis week Brendan sits down with Dr. Ken Miller. Dr. Miller is a Professor of Biology at Brown University and is also one of the foremost advocates for science education specifically as it applies to Evolution. He was the expert witness in the famous Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District case where he challenged the school board's mandate to incorporate intelligent design into the curriculum. He is the author of the popular books Finding Darwin's God (A Scientist's Search for Common Ground between God and Evolution), Only a Theory (Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul), and recently The...2018-11-291h 36
The State of The Universe#17 - Dr. Michael Poland - Monitoring the Yellowstone Supervolcano and Predicting EruptionsIn this week's episode Brendan sits down with volcano expert Dr. Michael Poland. Mike is a research geophysicist with the Cascades Volcano Observatory and the current Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. Mike has taken part in studies on a variety of volcanic systems in the United states, including Mount St. Helens and other volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest, Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes in Hawaii, and the Yellowstone caldera. Learn more by visiting the Caldera Chronicles here. Be sure to support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Con...2018-11-211h 12
The State of The Universe#16 - Dr. Maura McLaughlin - Gravitational Waves, NANOGrav and the Pulsar Search CollaboratoryDr. Maura McLaughlin is a distinguished professor of physics and astronomy at West Virginia University. She is also the chair of the NANOGrav collaboration and the co-director of the Pulsar Search Collaboratory (PSC). More information about NANOGrav can be found at nanograv.org and the PSC can be found at pulsarsearchcollaboratory.com. Maura and Brendan discuss Pulsars, NANOGrav, Gravitational Waves, LIGO, engaging children in science, opioid addiction, and being a woman in science. Be sure to support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patr...2018-11-141h 24
The State of The Universe#15 - Dr. Duncan Lorimer - Pulsars, Discovering Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs), and Creating MusicIn this episode Brendan is joined by Dr. Duncan Lorimer. Duncan Lorimer is a Professor of Physics at West Virginia University and is interested in compact objects (black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs) which he studies using radio pulsars. In 2007, his research group discovered a new type of object that had never been observed before - fast radio bursts (FRBs). These objects are still a mystery. Duncan is also a very good blues/folk musician who's music can be found at soundcloud.com/duncan-lorimer. I encourage you to check out his music! More information about Duncan can be f...2018-10-311h 36
The State of The Universe#12 - Bernie Taylor - Before Orion, The First Astronomers, Astrology, and Recognizing GeniusBernie Taylor is an independent naturalist, thought leader and author whose research explores the mythological connections and biological knowledge among prehistoric, indigenous and ancient peoples. His works in these areas include Biological Time (2004) and Before Orion: Finding the Face of the Hero(2017). Supplemental material for this episode can be found here. More about Bernie Taylor and his work can be found at BeforeOrion.com. Bernie can also be found on Twitter @BernieTaylorOr and Instagram @BeforeOrion. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on T...2018-10-101h 44
The State of The Universe#10 - Dr. Sam Sternberg - CRISPR, GMO's, and BioethicsSamuel H. Sternberg, PhD, is a protein-RNA biochemist and CRISPR expert. He runs a research laboratory at Columbia University, where he is assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. He is the co-author, along with Jennifer Doudna, of A Crack in Creation, a popular science book about the discovery, development, and applications of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. The State of the Universe is an accessible science and soc...2018-10-0356 min
The State of The Universe#9 - Dr. Brian Keating - Reforming the Nobel PrizeThis episode features Dr. Brian Keating. Brian is a professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. He is also the author of "Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science's Highest Honor." More information about Brian can be found here and his book can be purchased here. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. Th...2018-09-2646 min
The State of The Universe#8 - James Barrat - Will Artificial Intelligence Destroy Us?James Barrat is an author and a producer and director of documentaries. His book Our Final Invention "explores how the pursuit of Artificial Intelligence challenges our existence with machines that won’t love us or hate us, but whose indifference could spell our doom." Elon Musk has cited Our Final Invention as a book that should be read by people living in today's world. He has also produced and/or directed documentaries for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, PBS, and more. More information about James Barrat can be found here. You can follow James on Twitter @jrbarrat. For m...2018-09-2440 min
The State of The Universe#6 - Dr. Joan Nichols - Bioengineering Lungs, Health Effects of Space Travel, and Succeeding in ScienceDr. Joan E. Nichols is a Professor of Internal Medicine, and Microbiology and Immunology and the Associate Director of the Galveston National Laboratory at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Her recent work has shown that lungs grown in the lab can be successfully transplanted into a living pig. This may have clinical ramifications in the coming decades. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. The State of the Universe is an accessible science and...2018-09-121h 36
The State of The Universe#5 - Dr. Francis Halzen - Detecting Neutrinos, MultiMessenger Astronomy, and The IceCube Neutrino ObservatoryDr. Francis Halzen is a Professor of Physics at The University of Wisconsin - Madison and the principal investigator of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and earlier this year his name was attached to an incredible discovery and advancement for the field of astrophysics. In July 2018, IceCube announced that they have traced an extremely-high-energy neutrino that hit their detector in September 2017 back to its point of origin. The specifics are mentioned in the discussion. This is the first time that a neutrino detector has been used to locate an object in space. To learn more about Dr...2018-09-051h 14
The State of The Universe#4 - Dr. David Fisher - Space Force, Going Back To The Moon, and PoliticsDr. David Fisher is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and a spaceflight historian by practice. He has been an avid collector of spaceflight memorabilia for decades and has documented historical information regarding human efforts in space for longer than I've been alive. In this episode, we discuss the Space Force, why we need to return to the moon, the politics that go into space exploration, and much more. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twit...2018-08-291h 33
The State of The Universe#3 - Dr. Darold Treffert - Savant Syndrome, Psychedelics, and Paranormal ExperiencesDr. Darold Treffert is a retired psychiatrist and current researcher in the fields of savant syndrome and autism. Darold has appeared on 60 Minutes, CBS Evening News, McNeil/Lehrer Newshour, Larry King, Today, Donahue, Oprah, Discovery Channel. Dateline, CNN and a number of documentaries in the United States and other countries. His work has appeared in numerous publications including Time, People, Newsweek, USA Today and Scientific American. Darold has also published two books on savant syndrome and they can be found here and here. He also served as a consultant for the 1988 movie Rain Man which depi...2018-08-221h 45
The State of The Universe#2 - Dr. Nicole Gugliucci - Making Citizen Science Successful, Compensating Citizen Scientists, and OverpopulationDr. Nicole Gugliucci is a Professor of Astronomy at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH. She is an expert in radio astronomy and citizen science. In this episode we discuss getting citizens involved in science and how to retain and motivate those citizens. We also discuss the limitations of citizen science and how to overcome those limitations. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. The State of the Universe is an accessible science and...2018-08-171h 17
The State of The Universe#1 - Dr. Chris Kulp - Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Machine Learning, and Artificial IntelligenceDr. Chris Kulp is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA and an avid researcher in the field of nonlinear dynamics and chaos. He specializes in Nonlinear Time Series Analysis. In this episode, we discuss nonlinear and chaotic systems and how he studies them. We also discuss the growing field of machine learning and its applications in industry and academia. Artificial Intelligence and its implications on the work force are also discussed. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan o...2018-08-171h 50